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Summer of Color

Today is due day; I guess I could say Blue day! I linked up with a blogging party called Summer Of Color. Kristin from Twinkle, Twinkle blog is the host; each week will be a different color. I couldn't decide which way to go and made 2 blue pages for my art journal.

The girl reminds me of growing up; I so loved blue for quite a long time. I even tie dyed my curtains and bedspread blue. I loved books n' flowers and added a quote about gardening. My mother n' grandmother shared their love of flowers; my love came a bit later. My Mom's best friend has art work featuring the blue butterfly; I remember the first time I saw this art. It was amazing!

The second piece reflects summer at the shore; I grew up near the bay and have fond memories. I tried to include a lot of small items that reflect my love of treasure hunting and hanging out at the shore. It is one of my favorite places. It amazes me how blue is a backdrop for my life. I grew up by the bay, I married a sailor, and I feel odd if I don't live near by water. I found out when we moved to Orlando, Florida. I'm sure it was just the humidity, but it took awhile for me to adjust.

Ella, this is a lovely page, I really like that shade of blue, its weird as for the past week I have been wearing that exact shade in jewellry. I also just planted some poppy seeds which are supposed to grow with the same shade of blue....we'll see what happens

Beautiful work. It reminds a little bit of Linda Barry's technique (in her book What It Is) except that her work is dark whereas yours transported me back to summer vacation when I was a child. Thank you!

I love blue, most of my house has blue details, although green is my natural colour, but water is my natural element when it comes to my personality. I love petroleum blue and royal blue colours which remind me of English monarchs :)

Hi Ella...I love how your blue pages have such great texture & you made them so personal!!Thank you so much for coming by & commenting. I have started on my green...how are you coming along? Have a great rest of the week. :)

Your pages are Bluetiful! Blue and all of its glorious shades are my favorite color. I can never have enough blue...blue house, blue car, blue street name, and lots more blue surround me and my daily life. Happy creating...

Hi Ella .. love all the blues and your art journal - would love to have that talent .. and so pleased you're using it and enjoying the happiness it gives you - let alone your expression of creativity .. cheers Hilary

simplytrece-Florida is beautiful, but a lot of hurricanes! I think visiting is a lot more fun, just my opinion~(I lived there for 5yrs; it was two different time periods. My husband is in the Navy. Thank you for your comments; I do understand your allure of the ocean; it is gorgeous~ ;D

Dezzy-I love your choices of blue! I think nature colors, suit me, too. Blues, greens, browns, etc. When first married everyone had blue, so I steered away from it. Later I realized how many variations and did things my own way. It didn't help I lived on a remote island and shopping was limited. Everyone had the same blue printed pillows and various accessories. augh... This is when I became a thrift shop diva, lol

Mandy-Thank you so much; it was a fun challenge!I can't wait to see what everyone does with green!

Ellie-Thank you; it was fun to do! The beach one had more of a sentimental feel, for me~ I'll be visiting soon!

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